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Lewd Conduct

Lewd conduct, also known as lascivious conduct, is a serious charge in Delaware and needs to be treated as such. Lewdness is a class B misdemeanor in Delaware and if convicted can exert very serious, and expensive, legal consequences. If you have been convicted of lewdness in Delaware it is imperative that you consult with a Lewd Conduct Defense Attorney serving the accused in Delaware.

Contact The Law Office of John R. Garey if you have been arrested for lewd conduct in Delaware. Mr. Garey has many years experience handling all types of misdemeanors and other criminal matters in Delaware. Contact his Dover, Delaware criminal law office at 302 -744-9290. You can also email John R. Garey here.

Lewdness Charges In Delaware

A person is guilty of of lewdness in the state of Delaware when the person engages in any lewd act in a public place where he or she is likely to be observed by others who would be alarmed or offended. The point behind these acts in normally to obtain sexual gratification. Examples of these acts can be, but are not limited to:
Touching his or her own genitals, buttocks or breasts in an attempt to sexually gratify themselves
Engaging in these acts with the intention of sexually arousing themselves or arousing another person
Engaging in these acts with the intention of annoying of offending another person

Let A Kent County Delaware Lewd Conduct Attorney Defend You

A lewd conduct charge, despite being a misdemeanor, can follow you around for years to come. It will come up on background checks and may impact your ability to gain employment as well as your academic status. Often times lewd conduct charges are accompanied by other charges such as public intoxication and disorderly conduct. By hiring Mr. Garey you will know that your rights are protected and that most favorable outcome possible is obtained on your behalf.
Contact A Sussex County Delaware Lewd Conduct Lawyer For A Free ConsultationB
Do not face your lewd conduct charges alone. Contact Delaware Criminal Defense Lawyer John R. Garey to discuss your rights and how to protect them. He can be reached at 302 -744-9290. You can also email Delaware Criminal Defense Lawyer John R. Garey here. Mr. Garey will handle your case in a very discreet manner in an effort to thoroughly protect your rights, your freedom as well as your reputation.
Mr. Garey handles all juvenile defense, sex crimes and criminal cases in Kent County, Delaware and Sussex County, Delaware including: Smyrna, Dover, Milford, Harrington, Millsboro, Milton, Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Bethany Beach, Fenwick Island, Laurel, Delmar and Seaford. He also specializes in defending non-Delaware residents who have been arrested while visiting or vacationing in Delaware.